My Hubby and I love Calamari. We especially love to have it sautéed. Mostly because it’s a healthier version vs the fried kind. Also it’s hit or miss when you do order it fried. Now it’s something we just make at home. It’s a way to ensure you’re getting just what you want. It doesn’t matter what you eat it with, but I served ours with an Orzo Florentine. Enjoy a super satisfying and super healthy way to have your Calamari and eat it too! Continue reading
Happy Holidays! Today I am revisiting one of our favorite meals during the Christmas season…Enjoy! Continue reading
I was watching a show about appetizers and the host used simple artichokes in oil and tossed them in bread crumbs then baked them… Well all I could think was, Why stop there! So I took them one step further and wrapped them in Pancetta and then added them to a salad for a great lunch! Continue reading
One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is using up the leftovers. I don’t know why I wait all year to make Tetrazzini but every year that’s what happens. It’s just one of those comfort foods you think about after Thanksgiving. Well, here’s my version. Continue reading
A local restaurant serves a delicious Limoncello Cake…when I asked about it they told me they order it from a big bakery in upstate New York that sells only to restaurants…too bad…I would order it so often they’d think I own a restaurant! Instead I’ve decided to try and recreate it at home – it’s going to take a few tries I think. This first cake came out very rich and dense with a definite hint of lemon. I’ll be aiming for light and fluffy in the next try but had to share this recipe because it just tasted so good…
Limoncello Cake
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Limoncello Frosting*
Heat the oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt. In a larger mixing bowl, combine the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium high for 8 minutes until fluffy and light yellow in color. Slowly mix in the yogurt, then the flour mixture, scraping the bowl well, until all is incorporated. Pour into a greased 8″ round baking dish and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Make the Lemoncello Frosting.
Lemoncello Frosting
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
2 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup lemon curd
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Limoncello Liqueur
In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, cream cheese & butter, lemon curd, salt, vanilla extract and Limoncello. Using an electric mixer, slowly add in the confectioner’s sugar and blend until smooth and of desired consistency. Using a sharp knife slice cake in half (top and bottom halves). Spread Limoncello frosting in between layers and on top of cake. Serves 6-8.
Enjoy!
Linda~
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This is not only good for Thanksgiving, but it’s good for dinner parties, Christmas and Brunch. I’ve been known to make it with broccoli and bacon, string beans and deli pancetta and even pears and blue cheese. The result is the perfect little bundle for each person. Easy to prepare in advance and a real crowd-pleaser. Continue reading
The weather has been getting colder and colder (no kidding, it’s almost winter!) – so for today’s post I’m sharing a Pasta e fagioli recipe that I’ve had for over thirty years…it’s a little different than the ‘usual’ Pasta e fagioli as I use Andouille sausage to add a bit of heat…instead of regular elbow noodles or ditalini pasta I substituted Ronzoni’s Gluten-Free Elbow Pasta. This soup is absolutely delicious and perfect for cold days…it would also be a great dinner for the evening before Thanksgiving – served with a crusty bread it feeds a small crowd. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Continue reading
Our morning Thanksgiving breakfast used to consist of bagels with all the fixings. Well, we do things a little lighter these days – so I was experimenting on ways we could have a healthier breakfast with a little Fall twist; I decided to make eggs in squash holes. Simple for the big day and healthy. Very delicious! Continue reading
We have this cozy English Pub in Philadelphia that serves the best British fare in the area. It’s actually one of Heidi’s favorite restaurants! The Dandelion serves comfort food in a warm, charming setting. We recently met Heidi and her Hubby there to celebrate her Birthday. That evening it was a beautiful night and we sat outside; two weeks later we took my son to celebrate his 21st Birthday and sat inside, upstairs in a quiet comfortable cubby. Bangers and Mash is what I ordered both times. They’re so tasty I decided to give them a go at home. They turned out wonderful… Continue reading
